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P2179System Too Lean Off Idle (Bank 2)

What it means

The mixture on bank 2 is too lean off idle (at higher load or rpm) and the ECU has reached its correction limit.

Symptoms

  • Hesitation or loss of power under load
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Weak fuel pump or clogged filter
  • Dirty MAF under-reading
  • Restricted injectors

What to check first

  1. Check fuel pressure and volume under load
  2. Check MAF readings against expected values
  3. Compare fuel trims at idle and at 2,500 rpm
Can I drive with P2179? Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.

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What does P2179 mean?

P2179: System Too Lean Off Idle (Bank 2). The mixture on bank 2 is too lean off idle (at higher load or rpm) and the ECU has reached its correction limit.

What are the symptoms of P2179?

Hesitation or loss of power under load. Check engine light.

What causes P2179?

Weak fuel pump or clogged filter. Dirty MAF under-reading. Restricted injectors.

How do you diagnose P2179?

1. Check fuel pressure and volume under load 2. Check MAF readings against expected values 3. Compare fuel trims at idle and at 2,500 rpm

Can I drive with P2179?

Usually yes for a short distance, but performance or economy may suffer and the fault can get worse. Diagnose it soon.